US2611722A
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Method of and apparatus for splicing rubber
Assignee: Wingfoot Corp
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Filing: 1950-02-28
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Granted: 1952-09-23
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Expires: 1970-02-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Everett D George
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:23
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29B; B29B15/00; B29B15/02; B29B15/04; B29C; B29C65/00; B29C65/02; B29C65/18; B29C65/20; B29C65/2046; B29C65/78; B29C65/7841; B29C66/00; B29C66/01; B29C66/05; B29C66/10; B29C66/11; B29C66/114; B29C66/1142; B29C66/32; B29C66/324; B29C66/50; B29C66/51; B29C66/52; B29C66/522; B29C66/5221; B29C66/52211; B29C66/70; B29C66/71; B29C66/73; B29C66/737; B29C66/7375; B29C66/73751; B29C66/73752; B29C66/80; B29C66/81; B29C66/814; B29C66/8145; B29C66/81457; B29C66/83; B29C66/832; B29C66/8322; B29C66/83221; B29L; B29L2023/00; B29L2023/24; B29L2023/245
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
APPARATUS FOR MATING AND SPLICING TOGETHER THE ENDS OF UNCURED RUBBER STOCK COMPRISING A PAIR OF GUIDE MEMBERS FOR SUPPORTING AND POSITIONING THE ENDS OF THE STOCK TO BE SPLICED; A PAIR OF CLAMP MEMBERS FOR URGING THE ENDS OF THE STOCK AGAINST THE GUIDE MEMBERS; A FACING A OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL ON EACH GUIDE MEMBER; AND FACING OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL ON EACH CLAMP MEMBER, SAID FACINGS BEING DISPOSED ON THEIR RESPECTIVE MEMBERS ADJACENT THE ENDS OF THE STOCK AND COACTING WHEN COMPRESSED TO COMPLETELY ENCOMPASS THE MATED ENDS OF THE STOCK AND TO RESIST THE FLOW OF STOCK IN ALL DIRECTIONS EMANATING FROM THE SPLICE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
APPARATUS FOR MATING AND SPLICING TOGETHER THE ENDS OF UNCURED RUBBER STOCK COMPRISING A PAIR OF GUIDE MEMBERS FOR SUPPORTING AND POSITIONING THE ENDS OF THE STOCK TO BE SPLICED; A PAIR OF CLAMP MEMBERS FOR URGING THE ENDS OF THE STOCK AGAINST THE GUIDE MEMBERS; A FACING A OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL ON EACH GUIDE MEMBER; AND FACING OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL ON EACH CLAMP MEMBER, SAID FACINGS BEING DISPOSED ON THEIR RESPECTIVE MEMBERS ADJACENT THE ENDS OF THE STOCK AND COACTING WHEN COMPRESSED TO COMPLETELY ENCOMPASS THE MATED ENDS OF THE STOCK AND TO RESIST THE FLOW OF STOCK IN ALL DIRECTIONS EMANATING FROM THE SPLICE.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
139 words
AN IMPROVED METHOD OF SPLICING TOGETHER THE ENDS OF UNCURED RUBBER STOCK WITH A MINIMUM OF PROJECTING FLASH IN THE SPLICE AREA COMPRISING THE STEPS OF SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETELY ENCOMPASSING EACH OF THE ENDS OF THE STOCK WITH A COMPRESSIBLE MATERIAL IN SUCH FASHION THAT A PORTION OF THE STOCK PROJECTS SLIGHTLY THEREBEYOND; JAMMING THE PROJECTING PORTIONS OF THE STOCK TOGETHER IN MATING RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH OTHER; SIMULTANEOUSLY THEREWITH BRINGING THE COMPRESSIBLE MATERIAL ASSOCIATED WITH ONE OF THE ENDS OF THE STOCK INTO CONTIGUOUS RELATION WITH THAT ASSOCIATED WITH THE OTHER END OF THE STOCK, WHEREBY A BODY OF COMPRESSIBLE MATERIAL IS FORMED SURROUNDING THE MATED PROJECTING PORTIONS ADJACENT THE SPLICE AREA; AND COMPRESSING THE COMPRESSIBLE MATERIAL AROUND THE SPLICE TO RESIST THE FLOW OF STOCK OUTWARDLY FROM THE SPLICE AREA RESULTING FROM THE PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE STOCK ENDS.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
139 words
AN IMPROVED METHOD OF SPLICING TOGETHER THE ENDS OF UNCURED RUBBER STOCK WITH A MINIMUM OF PROJECTING FLASH IN THE SPLICE AREA COMPRISING THE STEPS OF SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETELY ENCOMPASSING EACH OF THE ENDS OF THE STOCK WITH A COMPRESSIBLE MATERIAL IN SUCH FASHION THAT A PORTION OF THE STOCK PROJECTS SLIGHTLY THEREBEYOND; JAMMING THE PROJECTING PORTIONS OF THE STOCK TOGETHER IN MATING RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH OTHER; SIMULTANEOUSLY THEREWITH BRINGING THE COMPRESSIBLE MATERIAL ASSOCIATED WITH ONE OF THE ENDS OF THE STOCK INTO CONTIGUOUS RELATION WITH THAT ASSOCIATED WITH THE OTHER END OF THE STOCK, WHEREBY A BODY OF COMPRESSIBLE MATERIAL IS FORMED SURROUNDING THE MATED PROJECTING PORTIONS ADJACENT THE SPLICE AREA; AND COMPRESSING THE COMPRESSIBLE MATERIAL AROUND THE SPLICE TO RESIST THE FLOW OF STOCK OUTWARDLY FROM THE SPLICE AREA RESULTING FROM THE PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE STOCK ENDS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1955-09-23 | 1956-03-24 | 1956-09-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1959-09-23 | 1960-03-24 | 1960-09-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1963-09-23 | 1964-03-24 | 1964-09-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |